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What Causes Pain In The Lower Ribs After Severe Coughing?

I have a persistent dry cough for 3 weeks now, on the first day heard wheezing but was gone on the first week. Don t have running nose, no phlegm, but feels like there s something that needs to go out. Now I am hurting in my left lower ribs from consistent coughing. What do you think this is?
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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The pain may be related to inflammation/injury to the muscles of the chest due to the persistent coughing or it may be due to inflammation of the pleura.

The pleura is the lining around the lung, in cough and colds, this can become inflamed causing pain which can be worse with coughing or taking a deep breath.

Using an anti inflammatory pain killer such as cataflam, naproxen or ibuprofen would help to reduce the discomfort but if it is severe or there are associated symptoms such as shortness of breath, then you should see your doctor for assessment.

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What Causes Pain In The Lower Ribs After Severe Coughing?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The pain may be related to inflammation/injury to the muscles of the chest due to the persistent coughing or it may be due to inflammation of the pleura. The pleura is the lining around the lung, in cough and colds, this can become inflamed causing pain which can be worse with coughing or taking a deep breath. Using an anti inflammatory pain killer such as cataflam, naproxen or ibuprofen would help to reduce the discomfort but if it is severe or there are associated symptoms such as shortness of breath, then you should see your doctor for assessment. I hope this helps